LevelSec | Cybersecurity Governance & Risk Management

Cybersecurity leaders need more than technical expertise: they need the ability to communicate risk, influence decision-makers, and build security strategies that support organizational goals. Over 8 weeks, this advanced course prepares experienced cybersecurity and IT professionals to bridge the gap between technical operations and executive leadership.

Participants will gain hands-on experience applying leading governance and maturity frameworks, including NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, and CMMI, while developing practical skills in cybersecurity governance, enterprise risk management, strategic planning, budgeting, and executive communication. Throughout the course, learners will build a comprehensive organizational cybersecurity roadmap, culminating in an executive-ready presentation based on a real or simulated business environment.

Designed for busy professionals, the course blends weekly live instruction with flexible, self-paced learning, making it easy to balance career development alongside full-time work. Participants will also have access to optional networking opportunities, expert panels, and career development sessions as part of the broader LevelSec program.

Ideal for:

• Cybersecurity and IT professionals
• Risk, governance, and compliance practitioners
• Security architects and operations leads
• Technical professionals preparing for leadership roles
• Professionals responsible for communicating cybersecurity risk to executives or boards

Course Details:

• Fridays from 12 - 1:30 PM EST

Developed in partnership with the University of Waterloo, LevelSec provides advanced, industry-aligned training for professionals ready to lead. The program combines internationally recognized frameworks, applied learning, and expert instruction to help experienced professionals confidently lead cybersecurity strategy and organizational resilience.

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This program is made possible through funding from the National Cybersecurity Consortium (NCC) and Nova Scotia's Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration.